Kretchma
Vodka, crème de cacao and lemon with grenadine. An old Savoy cocktail.
Shaken · Coupe · Medium · about 3 minutes · about 20% ABV
Ingredients
- 30 ml Vodka
- 30 ml Crème de cacao
- 15 ml Fresh lemon juice
- 2 dashes Grenadine
- Lemon twist (garnish)
Method
- Chill the glass
- Pour 30 ml vodka into the shaker
- Pour 30 ml crème de cacao into the shaker
- Add 15 ml fresh lemon juice
- Add 2 dashes of grenadine
- Add ice
- Shake hard
- Strain
- Garnish
Tip
Shake very cold.
About the Kretchma
The sour family. Sours are one of the oldest mixed-drink families. Spirit, citrus and sugar go back to the punches British sailors and traders drank in the 1600s and 1700s, and Jerry Thomas printed sour recipes in the first American bartending book in 1862. Egg white came later, for a silky foam. Almost every classic with fresh citrus, from the Daiquiri to the Whiskey Sour, follows this pattern.
Kretchma FAQ
What's in a Kretchma?
30 ml vodka, 30 ml crème de cacao, 15 ml fresh lemon juice, 2 dashes grenadine, garnished with lemon twist.
How strong is a Kretchma?
About 20% ABV once mixed with ice, which is 1.5 Australian standard drinks per serve. That is stronger than a glass of wine.
Should I shake or stir a Kretchma?
Shake it. citrus, juice and cream need shaking to mix properly and gain a light, lively texture.
What glass do you serve a Kretchma in?
A coupe, about 180 ml. Chill the glass first and serve without ice. No coupe? Use a martini glass or small wine glass.
